David Baldacci
17 SeriesDavid Baldacci is an American author known for his ability to write both recurring character series and standout standalone novels. His notable series include Sean King & Michelle Maxwell and Camel Club. Prior to his writing career, Baldacci worked as a trial and corporate lawyer. He resides in Virginia with his family.
In David Baldacci's standalone novel "Absolute Power," a career burglar named Luther Whitney witnesses a deadly encounter between the President and a woman in a Virginia mansion. Trapped behind a wall during their passionate encounter, Luther sees the President commit a brutal murder. Fleeing into the night, Luther becomes entangled in a dangerous web of secrets and power. The novel, which explores themes of absolute power and its consequences, was adapted into a 1997 film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, alongside Gene Hackman and Ed Harris.
